Immerse yourself in the flavors of Barcelona with a Paella Cooking Experience and Boqueria Market Exclusive Tour. Learn to make traditional Spanish seafood paella, taste delectable tapas, create sangria, and explore the famous La Boqueria market.
Immerse yourself in the flavors of Barcelona with a Paella Cooking Experience and Boqueria Market Exclusive Tour. Learn to make traditional Spanish seafood paella, taste delectable tapas, create sangria, and explore the famous La Boqueria market.
- Mercat de la Boqueria - Embark on a 3-hour journey led by a culinary expert through Barcelona’s most historic and renowned food market, the Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria, established in the 13th century.\nDuring the tour, the chef will procure fresh components necessary for crafting a traditional paella de marisco, or seafood paella, and…
- Mercat de la Boqueria - Embark on a 3-hour journey led by a culinary expert through Barcelona’s most historic and renowned food market, the Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria, established in the 13th century.\nDuring the tour, the chef will procure fresh components necessary for crafting a traditional paella de marisco, or seafood paella, and Spain’s iconic rice dish, while explaining the market’s culinary treasures, especially the seafood, and the fundamentals of Spanish and Catalan gastronomy.\nStroll along the winding alleys of La Ciutat Vella, or the old city, with the chef to reach El Born, the city’s most fashionable district.\n- El Born - Step into your exclusive dining space, located next to a spacious open kitchen where you can observe the chef at work on the sumptuous paella de marisco.\nThe chef will introduce you to a selection of famous starters.\nDiscover the art of making pan con tomate, a classic Catalan tapa, as well as authentic Basque pintxos or montaditos, also known as skewered tapas. Afterwards, relax and enjoy your creations while indulging in some delightful sangria.\nAs you savor your tapas and pintxos, the chef will begin to prepare the ingredients and set up the kitchen for the seafood paella.\nDuring the paella’s preparation, you’ll gain insight into the dish’s origins, the ingredients used, and the process of making it.\nWhile the paella simmers, you’ll be invited to the bar to learn all about sangria, the celebrated Iberian wine punch with a history tracing back to the Middle Ages. Try your hand at mixing your own sangria.

- Walk through the old town of Barcelona
- Learn about La Boqueria introduction tour (subject to La Boqueria market opening hours)
- Recipes (accessible via QR code)
- Homemade paella de marisco
- Tapas
- Paella cooking display and interactive instruction
- SangrĂa mixing class
- All food and drinks
- Walk through the old town of Barcelona
- Learn about La Boqueria introduction tour (subject to La Boqueria market opening hours)
- Recipes (accessible via QR code)
- Homemade paella de marisco
- Tapas
- Paella cooking display and interactive instruction
- SangrĂa mixing class
- All food and drinks
- Sharing tips is prohibited
- No market tour on sunday and public holidays
- Transportation
- Sharing tips is prohibited
- No market tour on sunday and public holidays
- Transportation
Are you eager to learn the art of making a traditional Spanish seafood paella? Embark on a journey through the historic town and shop for ingredients at La Boqueria with a skilled chef. Savor delicious tapas, craft some sangria, and observe as the chef prepares a paella de marisco for you to relish.
Once the paella de marisco is ready, return to your…
Are you eager to learn the art of making a traditional Spanish seafood paella? Embark on a journey through the historic town and shop for ingredients at La Boqueria with a skilled chef. Savor delicious tapas, craft some sangria, and observe as the chef prepares a paella de marisco for you to relish.
Once the paella de marisco is ready, return to your tables, relax, and enjoy the meal accompanied by your own freshly made sangria.
âś” Enjoy an introductory tour of the renowned Mercat de la Boqueria, guided by a certified chef.
âś” Participate in a hands-on cooking class to create a delightful seafood paella to share.
âś” Discover how to make quick and authentic local tapas.
âś” Create and enjoy unlimited sangria throughout the experience.
- The market tour is not included on Sundays as the market is closed.
- This activity is an interactive paella making class, where people are given different jobs throughout the experience.
- A vegetarian option is available, please advise if you require a vegetarian meal upon booking.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.